The Ghost benefits from impressive handling capabilities, which isn’t much of a surprise considering its BMW platform and engineering. However, record lap times aren’t what this car was conceived for; rather, you’ll enjoy gliding over the pavement while being isolated from all the noise of the outside world. Oh, you also get a height-adjustable suspension to further amplify this notion.
In my humble opinion, the Ghost isn’t particularly beautiful. Yet, it still succeeds in stunning innocent bystanders with its demonstration of opulence and unrestrained luxury. Upon closer inspection, one might be impressed with the optional silver-painted bonnet (a bonnet is a hood, by the way), the rear-hinged coach doors, as well as the weighted wheel centre caps that keep the RR logo upright at all times.
You can’t resist touching the car, just so you can tell your buddies that you did, and you’ll likely get goosebumps as you slide your hand on the car’s sheet metal. (Of course, rich people don’t do that.)
The Ghost’s exhibition of lavish luxury escalates once you open the door. The car’s cabin tickles the five senses including the smell and aural serenity of the environment. You’ll be pleased with the sumptuous leather, the plush carpeting, the chromed switchgear, and the vast expanses of wood. The multimedia interface is familiar to BMW’s iDrive, but nowhere will you find a knob or a button that’s been lifted directly from a Bimmer.
Our test car is no stripped-down model. In addition to the base MSRP, this Ghost is also fitted with over $50,000 of options including adaptive cruise control; night vision; head-up display; dual rear-seat DVD; front and rear cameras; a panoramic sunroof; front and rear ventilated seats; adaptive headlights; rear-seat picnic tables; lambswool floor mats; colour-keyed boot (a boot is a trunk, by the way) trim; and additional interior leather trim. In my opinion, for the asking price, some of these things should be standard.
You can also gussy up your Ghost with countless bespoke options.
In my humble opinion, the Ghost isn’t particularly beautiful. Yet, it still succeeds in stunning innocent bystanders with its demonstration of opulence and unrestrained luxury. Upon closer inspection, one might be impressed with the optional silver-painted bonnet (a bonnet is a hood, by the way), the rear-hinged coach doors, as well as the weighted wheel centre caps that keep the RR logo upright at all times.
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| The Ghost’s luxurious cabin tickles the five senses. (Photo: Michel Deslauriers/Auto123.com) |
You can’t resist touching the car, just so you can tell your buddies that you did, and you’ll likely get goosebumps as you slide your hand on the car’s sheet metal. (Of course, rich people don’t do that.)
The Ghost’s exhibition of lavish luxury escalates once you open the door. The car’s cabin tickles the five senses including the smell and aural serenity of the environment. You’ll be pleased with the sumptuous leather, the plush carpeting, the chromed switchgear, and the vast expanses of wood. The multimedia interface is familiar to BMW’s iDrive, but nowhere will you find a knob or a button that’s been lifted directly from a Bimmer.
Our test car is no stripped-down model. In addition to the base MSRP, this Ghost is also fitted with over $50,000 of options including adaptive cruise control; night vision; head-up display; dual rear-seat DVD; front and rear cameras; a panoramic sunroof; front and rear ventilated seats; adaptive headlights; rear-seat picnic tables; lambswool floor mats; colour-keyed boot (a boot is a trunk, by the way) trim; and additional interior leather trim. In my opinion, for the asking price, some of these things should be standard.
You can also gussy up your Ghost with countless bespoke options.
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| The multimedia interface is familiar to BMW’s iDrive, but nowhere will you find a knob or a button that’s been lifted directly from a Bimmer. (Photo: Michel Deslauriers/Auto123.com) |